MBIOL Zoology [C309]

Academic Year
2025/2026
Campus
Aberystwyth
Integrated Masters
scheme - available from 2015/2016
Duration (studying Full-Time)
4 years
Award Eligiblity
Standard Awards

Part 1 Rules

Year 1

Core (120 Credits)

Module Name

Module Code

Credit Value

Semester

Cell Biology

BR17520

Module in Welsh

20

Semester 1

Comparative Animal Physiology

BR16700

0

Semester 1

Genetics, Evolution and Diversity

BR17120

20

Semester 1

Skills for Wildlife Scientists

BR15700

Module in Welsh

0

Semester 1

Skills for Wildlife Scientists

BR15720

Module in Welsh

20

Semester 2

Ecology and Conservation

BR19320

Module in Welsh

20

Semester 2

Comparative Animal Physiology

BR16720

20

Semester 2

Microbial and Plant Diversity

BR19920

Module in Welsh

20

Semester 2

Part 2 Rules

Year 2

Core (60 Credits)

Module Name

Module Code

Credit Value

Semester

Research Methods

BR27500

Module in Welsh

0

Semester 1

Invertebrate Zoology

BR25420

20

Semester 1

Research Methods

BR27520

Module in Welsh

20

Semester 2

Vertebrate Zoology

BR26820

20

Semester 2

Options (60 credits)

Module Name

Module Code

Credit Value

Semester

Evolution and Molecular Systematics

BR21720

20

Semester 1

Veterinary Health

BR27120

20

Semester 1

Marine Biology

BR22620

20

Semester 1

Animal Behaviour

BR21620

20

Semester 1

Arolygu Bywyd Gwyllt

BG29620

Module in Welsh

20

Semester 2

Researching Behavioural Ecology

BR27320

20

Semester 2

Tropical Zoology Field Course

BR23820

20

Semester 2

Freshwater Biology

BR22020

20

Semester 2

Wildlife Surveying

BR29620

Module in Welsh

20

Semester 2

Year 3

Core (40 Credits)

Module Name

Module Code

Credit Value

Semester

Research Project

BR36400

Module in Welsh

0

Semester 1

Research Project

BR36440

Module in Welsh

40

Semester 2

Options (80 credits)

Module Name

Module Code

Credit Value

Semester

Population and Community Ecology

BR33920

20

Semester 1

Animal Behaviour Field Course

BR34920

20

Semester 1

Freshwater Biology Field Course

BR37720

20

Semester 1

Global Biodiversity Conservation

BR33420

20

Semester 1

Behavioural Neurobiology

BR35320

20

Semester 1

Marine Biology Field Course

BR30020

20

Semester 1

Wildlife Conservation

BR34520

20

Semester 2

Behaviour and Welfare of Domesticated Animals

BR35120

20

Semester 2

Parasitology

BR33820

20

Semester 2

Final Year

Core (100 Credits)

Module Name

Module Code

Credit Value

Semester

Frontiers in the Biosciences

BRM0200

0

Semester 1

Field and Laboratory Techniques

BRM4800

0

Semester 1

MBiol Research Project

BRM2800

0

Semester 1

Field and Laboratory Techniques

BRM4820

20

Semester 2

Frontiers in the Biosciences

BRM0220

20

Semester 2

MBiol Research Project

BRM2860

60

Semester 2

Options (20 credits)

Module Name

Module Code

Credit Value

Semester

Statistical Concepts, Methods and Tools

MAM5120

20

Semester 1

Ecological Management and Conservation Biology

BRM7700

0

Semester 1

Ecological Monitoring

BRM0120

20

Semester 2

Ecological Management and Conservation Biology

BRM7720

20

Semester 2

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